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DPS ROUND 2 QUIZ (2025-26)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ajanta Caves are famous for which form of art?

a)

Sculpture

b)

Mural paintings

c)

Terracotta art

d)

Miniature paintings

2.

What is the traditional art form of Warli painting associated with?

a)

Odisha

b)

Maharashtra

c)

West Bengal

d)

Gujarat

3.

Raja Ravi Varma is best known for blending:

a)

Abstract symbolism with Mughal art

b)

Realism with Indian mythological themes

c)

Folk styles with surrealism

d)

Modernism with tribal traditions

4.

Which Indian painting tradition flourished under Mughal patronage and combined Persian and Indian styles?

a)

Madhubani

b)

Pattachitra

c)

Miniature painting

d)

Kalamkari

5.

Pattachitra paintings, characterized by mythological themes and intricate borders, are native to which Indian state?

a)

West Bengal

b)

Odisha

c)

Maharashtra

d)

Rajasthan

6.

Who painted the iconic work titled Bharat Mata in 1905?

a)

Rabindranath Tagore

b)

Abanindranath Tagore

c)

Nandalal Bose

d)

Jamini Roy

7.

Where is the Sangeet Natak Akademi located?

a)

Mumbai

b)

Kolkata

c)

New Delhi

d)

Chennai

8.

The Rudra Veena is associated with genre of Hindustani music?

a)

Thumri

b)

Dhrupad

c)

Khayal

d)

Gazal

9.

Identify the following who played Sehnai

a)

Ustad Bismillah Khan

b)

Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan

c)

S. Ballesh

d)

None of the above

10.

Which of the following texts is considered the earliest Indian treatise on drama, dance, and music?

a)

Sangita Ratnakara

b)

Abhinaya Darpana

c)

Natyashastra

d)

Natya Manorama

11.

The Kumbh Mela is held every how many years at a given location?

a)

6 years

b)

3 years

c)

12 years

d)

5 years

12.

Which Indian cultural festival is known for showcasing tribal and folk traditions and is held annually in Bhubaneswar?

a)

Surajkund Mela

b)

Hornbill Festival

c)

Konark Dance Festival

d)

Adivasi Mela

13.

The word 'Sathyameva Jayate' is taken from __________

a)

Yajur Veda

b)

Atharva Veda

c)

Mundaka Upanishad

d)

Sam Veda

14.

Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?

a)

Lucknow

b)

Hyderabad

c)

Jaipur

d)

Mysore

15.

Which of the following is not a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage from India?

a)

Kumbh Mela

b)

Vedic Chanting

c)

Yoga

d)

Ramlila of Ramnagar

16.

Which Indian artist is associated with abstract art and the Bindu motif?

a)

M. F. Husain

b)

S. H. Raza

c)

Jamini Roy

d)

Raja Ravi Varma

17.

Who was the first Indian to receive international recognition for his paintings in the 1930s in Europe?

a)

Raja Ravi Varma

b)

Rabindranath Tagore

c)

Amrita Sher-Gil

d)

Nandalal Bose

18.

Nandalal Bose was closely associated with which Indian movement?

a)

Progressive Artists' Group

b)

Bengal School of Art

c)

Bombay School of Art

d)

Madras Art Movement

19.

Consider the following statements about the Santoor:

  1. 1. The santoor is a hammered string instrument traditionally used in Kashmiri classical music.

2. It is a wind instrument that uses a double-reed mechanism.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

a)

Only 1

b)

Only 2

c)

Both 1 and 2

d)

Neither 1 nor 2

20.

The 'sitar' is a traditional stringed instrument from which country?

a)

Iran

b)

India

c)

Egypt

d)

Turkey

21.

Which of the following is a percussion instrument?

a)

Flute

b)

Tabla

c)

Violin

d)

Trumpet

22.

The 'pan flute' is a traditional instrument in which region?

a)

East Asia

b)

Middle East

c)

South America

d)

Northern Europe

23.

It is performed with a mix of hand gestures (mudras) and facial expressions, and is predominantly performed in the temples of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Identify the dance form.

a)

Bharatanatyam

b)

Odissi

c)

Kathak

d)

Kuchipudi

24.

Which of the following is a popular tribal dance performed in the state of Himachal Pradesh, typically during the festival of Kullu Dussehra?

a)

Dhamyal

b)

Kachhi Ghodi

c)

Nati

d)

Ghoomar

25.

Which of the following dance forms is known for using the padhant (recitation of rhythmic syllables) and abhinaya (expressive acting), especially during the performance of religious themes?

a)

Kuchipudi

b)

Kathakali

c)

Bharatanatyam

d)

Kathak

26.

The Bharatanatyam dance form is divided into different components. Which of the following is NOT one of the components?

a)

Alarippu

b)

Varnam

c)

Jatiswaram

d)

Odissi

27.

The Sattriya dance form of Assam is traditionally performed by monks in the monasteries during the festivals. What is the most significant theme depicted in this dance?

a)

Tribal rituals

b)

Religious devotion, especially devotion to Lord Krishna

c)

War victories

d)

Seasonal changes and agricultural cycles

28.

Which renowned Indian dancer is considered a pioneer in the field of contemporary Bharatanatyam and has contributed significantly to its international popularity?

a)

Rukmini Devi Arundale

b)

Pandit Birju Maharaj

c)

Mallika Sarabhai

d)

Uday Shankar

29.

Which dance form combines dance, music, and acting, and is known for quicksilver movements and graceful expressions?

a)

Bharatanatyam

b)

Kuchipudi

c)

Kathak

d)

Kathakali

30.

Rajgir Mahotsav is celebrated in which state?

a)

Rajasthan

b)

Bihar

c)

Uttar Pradesh

d)

Madhya Pradesh

31.

Chakan Gaan-Ngai, a post-harvest festival, is celebrated in which Indian state?

a)

Manipur

b)

Sikkim

c)

Meghalaya

d)

Arunachal Pradesh

32.

Statement 1: The festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated primarily in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where devotees offer prayers to the Sun God for health, prosperity, and well-being.

Statement 2: The festival lasts for three days and involves fasting, bathing in sacred rivers, and making offerings to the rising and setting sun.

Which of the following statement is correct?

a)

Both statements are correct

b)

Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect

c)

Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statement 2 is correct

d)

Both statements are incorrect

33.

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

a)

Bihu-Assam

b)

Onam-Andhra Pradesh

c)

Pongal - Tamil Nadu

d)

Baisakhi-Punjab

34.

Which demon king in Hindu mythology was granted a boon by Lord Brahma, making him nearly invincible against gods, but he was ultimately defeated by Lord Vishnu in his avatar of Narasimha?

a)

Ravana

b)

Hiranyakashipu

c)

Mahishasura

d)

Kumbhakarna

35.

Which of the following was a boon granted by Lord Shiva to the demon king, Ravana, making him invincible against all except for a human?

a)

Immortality

b)

Strength beyond imagination

c)

Indestructibility

d)

Victory over all gods

36.

In the folktale of Tenali Raman, what is the primary role of the character Tenali Raman?

a)

A king

b)

A scholar

c)

A fool

d)

A wise man who uses wit to solve problems

37.

Which legendary figure is associated with the creation of the Mahabharata by dictating it to Lord Ganesha?

a)

Vyasa

b)

Brahma

c)

Vishnu

d)

Shiva

38.

The story of The Tortoise and the Hare, where the slow and steady tortoise wins the race against the faster hare, is an example of a folktale from which tradition?

a)

Indian

b)

Greek

c)

Chinese

d)

Aesop's Fables

39.

In the Panchatantra, what animal is known for being wise and often plays a significant role in the lessons of the tales?

a)

Fox

b)

Crow

c)

Lion

d)

Elephant

40.

Who was the teacher of the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata?

a)

Dronacharya

b)

Kripacharya

c)

Veda Vyasa

d)

Bhishma